Hi
I have just sold my MR2 that I have had since new, as I am getting on a bit now -the back giving me some jip - but full NCD gives me an insurance advantage.
I would like a nice car (loved my Celica GT4) but I have decided to try a "disposable" one - if it breaks... buy a new one.
So I want something with a year's MOT for up to about £700, solid build so it can live out on an exposed hill in Yorkshire without falling apart, good quality seats (4 of), 3+ doors, sunroof, electrics, air con, quite responsive with a bit of luxury.
I do very little mileage so it can be heavy on fuel and a high mileage as long as the engine has a reputation for keeping going.
I hardly know how to open a bonnet so nothing that requires tinkering with though.
What can you suggest please?
Answer
Hi
For utter reliability it has to be Japanese and I would say a Honda Accord or Civic three door.
The Accord should have the better spec. Otherwsise a Saab 900 or 9-3 three door will have lots of equipment, climate, leather, heated seats as standard and will be very cheap.
Having driven these to very high mileages myself I can verify their ability to go on..and on...
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